Amendment #149, as changed to H4400

Minimum Standards

Mr. Nangle of Lowell moves to amend the bill by inserting, after section 32, the following section:-

SECTION 32A. The department of revenue shall develop regulations to establish minimum competency standards for compensated tax preparers.  At least 10 days prior to promulgating said regulations, the department of revenue shall submit a report to clerk of the house of representatives, the clerk of the senate, the joint committee on revenue and the joint committee on consumer protection and professional licensure regarding their findings, including any and all feedback provided at public hearings and during the notice and comment period.